January 2017

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

President’s

Report

1/2

Congratulation

Roman & Lilian

2

Esplanade and

Concert in the

park

3

How to control

Anger Behaviour

4/5

Cheese Puffs

Recipe

5

Nutrition Vege-

tarian dish

6

Ethkick Poster 7

Women’s Day

Poster

8

Household Check-

list

9

Volunteer Need

Up Coming Events

10

Centre

activities

and events

11

Acknowledgement

Ministry of Social

Development

PN City Council

PN Community

Services Council

United Way

Lottery Grant

COGS

Eastern & Central

Community Trust

DIA- Settling In

Pub Charity

Hancock

Community House

77-85 King Street

Phone #

(06) 358 1572

ask@mmcnz.org.nz

www.mmcnz.org.nz

MISSION STATEMENT

TO CELEBRATE,

SUPPORT AND

CONNECT

MULTICULTURAL

COMMUNITIES OF

MANAWATU

President’s Report

Happy New year everyone, Hope

you had a break from your hectic lives and are energised and invigorated for

any new challenges that 2017 will bring to you.

I will, in 2017, reconnect with my relatives that I met on my recent trip

to the Philippines. It is such a joy to watch them grow and progress in life.

Being with the Multicultural Manawatu for more than 20 years, has

given me a lot of opportunities to meet many people, both migrant and refugees.

While visiting a local chemist, I met one of the former refugees who used to attend my cooking classes, and it was a joy to know

that both him and his wife are now working full time and own their

own home. They arrived here 8 years ago, during those 8 years, they have

learned English and adapted to a new way of life. They are now contributing to our economy with their skills and

with their taxes. All of this has happen through kiwi generosity where people gave their time to help refugees settle

well in Palmerston North.

Here at the Multicultural Manawatu, l am grateful for what our volunteers do to help migrants and refugees settle through the

different activities that we offer everyday of the week. For the coming months, here are some of the activities written on our

calendar. We commence the year by celebrating the Chinese New Year.

This week there are activities at the Library, a show at the

Regent and a Dinner at Chinatown.

On February 12, we have a picnic at the Esplanade, and on February 23 , there is Ethkick at the Arena.

On March 3rd there is Holi Festival at IPU and followed by the Lantern Parade in the Square.

On March 4 we have the Festival of Cultures in the Square,

followed by our Fashion Parade on Sunday March 5, at the Globe Theatre.

On March 10 we are taking some visitors from Massey and some ETC students to Kauwhata Marae.

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January 2017

President’s Report Continues

In April we normally observe ANZAC Day, and in May we will be working with the Environmental Trust showing a film at the Downtown Cinema.

I hope that you and your group will be able to participate in many of the listed

activities, especially the Festival of Cultures, where our city celebrates its diversity of cultures that live in Palmerston North.

Early this month, we lost one of our family members here at the MMC Elvira Olsen.

She was a loyal member of the Scandinavian Community who have supported our potluck dinners

every last Fri-day of the

month for many years.

She will be greatly missed,

Meriam Findlay

President

Meet Frank and his mum

Congratulations to Lilian and Roman on the

arrival of your newest family member Frank

Benedict.

May you both be filled with lots of joy and

wonderful memories.

Your friends from the Multicultural Centre wish

you every happiness in the future.

January 2017

Concert in the Park

FREE Esplanade Sunday Concerts 2017

Local Music

Family Friendly

Bring a Picnic

Sunday 15 January to

Sunday12th February 2-5pm

By the café in the Esplanade

LUNCHTIME CONCERT IN THE SQUARE

Monday 13th February to Friday 17th February @ 12—1.30pm

Bring your family and friends and BRING YOUR LUNCH

January 2017

How can we control our behaviour

What is Anger and how we can control it and be safe.

“Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is

like fire. It burns it all clean.” ― Maya Angelou

Anger is usually a normal and healthy emotion if we can

manage it without harming anyone. But when it gets out of

control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems.

Problems at work, in your personal relationships, and in the

overall quality of your life. And it can make you feel as though you're at the mercy

of an unpredictable and powerful emotion. Uncontrolled anger can lead to

physical, mental, emotional and social abuse and violence to you, your family,

your friends or anyone you come in contact with. Any form of violence can often

be avoided once we learn how to control our anger and frustration. Therefore we

need to know, identify, understand and become aware of what triggers our anger.

Remember anger is one letter short of danger !

Here are a few tips which hopefully you may be able to use next time you get

angry.

Relax – Breathe deeply and count from one to ten. Tell yourself to ‘Relax and

Take it Easy’. Respond assertively in a calm voice, do not suppress but express

how you feel in a non aggressive and non violent way.

Don’t respond in anger – Count to 20, or 100 or walk away or whatever it

takes. Give yourself time to calm down and maybe reconsider the situation, or

your reaction, before you respond.

Communicate – listen carefully and take your time before answering, don’t

blame or shame others. Write a letter to your enemy in anger but never send it to

them !

Surrender your anger; let it go, though it may be most difficult for you to do it.

Remember only a strong and respectable person can do that.

Interrupt the cycle of negativity, only focus on positive outcomes. Reframe your

memories, and the better things that have happened between you and the other

person, try to see things from their perspective.

Stop and think how you would handle the situation better by not becoming the

same angry person yourself.

Reconsider how you feel about past events; do not feel resentful, aggrieved or

jealous.

Resentment is like taking poison yourself and waiting for the other person to die.

Resentment and anger lead to or aggravate many health and physiological issues

as well. For example high blood pressure, ulcers, cancers and even your

appearance shows when you are angry.

January 2017

How can we control our behaviour continues

Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at

someone else, but you are the one who gets burned first. If you become angry with

someone, try to deal with the issue or problem at hand, rather than accuse or

attack the person.

Try to keep calm, talk and negotiate or just walk away, if possible at that time.

Change your environment, take a break or go for a walk.

Use humour, learn how to laugh at yourself and see humour in situations.

Forgive and try to forget, give yourself time, as time is the greatest healer of pain.

Value yourself from inside out, not outside in.

Bring in your spiritual beliefs. That may be the savior in difficult situations.

Remember Anger can be managed. It may help to seek outside help either for

controlling anger or for dealing with a difficult situation that is causing you pain.

Talk to a counselor or someone close in whom you can confide and release your

tension.

Nirmala Nand [Health Promotion Advisor]

Cheese Puffs

Quick, Fast and Delicious — for breakfast, lunch and supper

Ingredients:

1 cup flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

Pinch pepper

Pinch ginger

200g tasty cheese

1 egg

1 tbsp oil

½ cup milk

Method

Mix dry ingredients and stir in cheese.

Whisk egg, milk and oil and add to dry ingredients and mix with fork.

Heat oven at 200 degrees

Drop table spoons on tray.

Bake approx. 8 mins until puffed and golden brown

Eunice Rodsjo

January 2017

Nutritious Vegetarian Dish

Dhal – nutritious vegetarian dish for young and all

The humble Dhal is high in protein, low in fat, low in carbohydrate, moderate in vitamins

and minerals and high in fibre.

A very healthy and nutritious dish for the entire family including children and sick people.

Dhal is a basic, highly digestible and tasty dish served with most Indian meals.

This recipe can serve a family of 4-5 adults.

Ingredients:

1 cup whole moong, chick peas and red lentil mix ( washed and drained)

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 onion sliced

Few curry leaves

2-4 cloves garlic ( crushed)

½ tsp chilli powder or sliced green chillies

(optional)

1 cup chopped tomatoes

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 cup carrot, capsicum and peas

1 ½ cup coconut milk (optional)

½ fresh ground pepper

2 tbsp ghee

2 tsp cumin, mustard and fenugreek

1 tsp salt (to taste)

Method

In a large saucepan, heat ghee, add cumin, mustard, fenugreek, curry leaves, then garlic

and onions. Sauté for 2-3 minutes

Add turmeric, chillies and tomatoes.

Add lentil mix and fry for a few minutes. Add chopped vegetables and fry for 1-2 minutes

Add 4-5 cups of hot water, bring to boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour or cook in a pressure cooker for 4 minutes.

When dhal is soft add coconut milk, ground pepper, lemon juice and dhania leaves and

simmer for 2-3 minutes more.

Serve hot either as a wholesome soup on its own or accompanied with boiled rice, roti, or

naan and chutney.

(By Nirmala Nand)

January 2017

Ethkick Poster 2017

January 2017

Women’s Day Poster

January 2017

Emergency Checklist poster

January 2017

Volunteers Needed

Newcomers Potluck Dinner

24th February 2017

Lantern Parade

3th March 2017

Festival of Cultures

4th March 2017

Registration closes 13th February 2017

Multi-Clothes for Multi-People Fashion Parade

Sunday 5th March 2017

Newcomers Marae Visit

10th March 2017

For more information contact the Centre on 358 1572

Up Coming Events

The Anglican Social Work Trust is looking for Volunteer helpers for our:

English Language Class for Senior Refugees.

No experience is needed, just a willingness to help with these lovely people.

The Class runs every Tuesday (not in school holidays) from 9.30 to 11.30am at

All Saints Community Centre (parking available).

If you think this is something you may be interested in

Please contact : Theresa on 355-1204 Or email: aswt@inspire.net.nz

January 2017

Manawatu Multicultural Centre

Practice your English

Make new friends

Share information

Learn about New Zealand and other cultures

Use your interpersonal skills

Opening Hours:

Monday-Friday 9.30am-4pm

Afternoon English Conversation Group

Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday

and Thursday from 1– 3pm

Morning English Conversation Group

Monday 10am—12noon

Beginners Conversation Group

Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10—12.noon

Multicultural Arts & Crafts Group

Friday 1-3pm

Shared lunch at the Centre:

Friday 12-1pm

Multicultural Women ’s Group

2nd Friday of the month 1-3pm

Newcomers Coffee Morning

3rd Wednesday of the month 10-12noon

Newcomer’s Potluck Dinner

Last Friday of the month at 6pm

Multicultural Centre Activities & Events